United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5229 — Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life. Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans, veterans with disabilities, Native American veterans, veterans who are residents of a U.S. territory, veterans who are part of the indigenous population of a U.S. territory, and other groups of minority veterans with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families. (Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2916-2917)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5229.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2916-2918)

  6. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  11. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5229 do?
Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life. Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans, veterans with disabilities, Native American veterans, veterans who are residents of a U.S. territory, veterans who are part of the indigenous population of a U.S. territory, and other groups of minority veterans with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families. (Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.
Who sponsors HR 5229?
HR 5229 is sponsored by Mark Takano (D).
What is the current status of HR 5229?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5229?
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